Who should attend
The course is designed specifically for seafarers who wish to gain more knowledge in their current maritime security field, or wish to move into maritime security as a Ship Security Officer (SSO).
Course highlights
Participants will be able to complete all duties required of a Ship Security Officer on commercial ships in complex non-routine situations as a member of a team and in sole charge.
The course meets the requirements of STCW Section A-VI/5 and SOLAS Chapter XI – 2, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
Monday 3 March 2025 – Tuesday 4 March 2025
Monday 17 November 2025 – Tuesday 18 November 2025
Duration
Two days
Time
8am - 4pm
Study method
In-class
Domestic fees
$710 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
NZD$710 (approx.)
Course code
941.513
Offered by
School of NZ Maritime
Entry requirements
Ship Security Officer & Port Facility Officer courses are taught in conjunction.
- Students who attend the 2-day Ship Security Officers (SSO) Course are eligible to obtain Company Security Officer (CSO) as an additional certificate.
- Students who attend the 3-day Port Facility Security Officers (PFSO) Course are eligible to obtain additional certificates covered within the PFSO course i.e. Ship Security Officer (SSO) and/or Company Security Officer (CSO).
Please notify reception at the time of your enrolment as there is an additional charge of $25 per certificate.
Course structure
This course includes:
- Introduction to International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
- Roles of Company Security Officer (CSO) and Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
- Security requirements and security administration including drills, exercises and protection
- Crowd management techniques
- Emergency preparedness.
